Sustainability

Innovation for Sustainability, Circular Economy, System Transitions and Societal Transformations

edited by Serdar Türkeli‬ and René Kemp

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10843 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovation; sustainability; circular economy; multiple value creation; new business models; transformative change; social economy; alternative economy; public policy; governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Digital Innovation for People-Centered Design, Planning and Management of Climate-Resilient Cities

edited by

Sara Torabi Moghadam

and

Jhon Ricardo Escorcia Hernández

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4206 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital participation; co-creation; climate resilience; urban adaptation; citizen engagement; social equity; sustainable urban transitions; digital tools; inclusive planning; participatory governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Innovation Paradigm Shift in the Digital Era: From Technological Breakthroughs to Social Transformation

edited by

Yang Ma

,

Ruo Jia

and Qi Cao

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2014 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital transformation; sustainability transitions; artificial intelligence and big data; Internet of Things (IoT); circular economy; smart cities and sustainable mobility; governance and ESG metrics; socio-technical systems; equity and inclusiveness; digital twins and cyber-physical systems

The Making of a Culture of Responsible Consumption and Production: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Human Subjects in the Transition Towards a Circular Economy

edited by

Maurizio Catulli

and

Xini Hu

submission deadline 13 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1559 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; circular economy; culture; practices; responsible consumption and production; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Innovation in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development

edited by

Vanesa Rodríguez-Cornejo

and

Paula Isabel Rodríguez Castro

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7496 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovation; sustainable development goals; circular economy; efficiency; sustainability; environmental dimension; economic growth

Green Innovation, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

edited by

Christos Lemonakis

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6547 | Submission Open

Keywords: green innovation; corporate social responsibility (CSR); sustainable business practices; sustainable strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Sustainable Tourism Management: Innovations and Strategies for a Resilient Future

edited by

Soyoung An

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5464 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable tourism management; sustainability in the hospitality industry; responsible tourist behavior; community-based tourism; digital innovation in tourism; sustainable destination management

Sustainable Urban Food Systems: Pathways to the Future

edited by

Elena Pogurschi

and

Marius Ciobanu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2367 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban diets; food reformulation; food waste valorization; functional foods; upcycled ingredients; optimized nutrition; urban dietary behaviors; pathways to sustainable food futures

Sustainable Food Processing and Chemical Analysis

edited by

Călin Ionel Jianu

and

Ersilia Alexa

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2353 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; green technologies; food safety and quality; chemical analysis in food systems; energy efficiency in food production; waste reduction and capitalization of by-products; nutritional enhancement; eco-friendly food packaging; life cycle assessment (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)

A Framework for Sustainable Food Systems: Balancing Environmental, Nutritional, and Socioeconomic Goals

edited by

Alice Stiletto

and

Samuele Trestini

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1000 | Submission Open

Keywords: consumer behavior; front-of-pack labels; nutri-score; agri-food marketing; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)

Sustainable Ecological Restoration Materials and Technologies

edited by Yaqiang Li and

Zongrui Lai

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 982 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecological restoration materials; slope stability technologies; soil and water conservation; desertification prevention and control; soil remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)

Decarbonizing Our World: Strategies and Technologies for Climate Mitigation

edited by

Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka

and

Huangxin Chen

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open

Keywords: decarbonization; climate mitigation; net-zero emissions; CCUS; renewable energy; low-carbon technologies; energy transition; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Tourism

edited by

Jose Weng Chou Wong

, Ivan Ka Wai Lai, Xin Wang and Shan Wang

submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9602 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable tourism development; tourism practices for sustainability; sustainable event tourism; ecotourism; sustainable and smart tourism; sustainable urban tourism; sustainable MICE tourism; sustainable tourism planning and regional development; sustainable tourism and tourism economics; consumer behaviour; visitor experience and visitor management; overtourism/undertourism; community development and sustainable tourism; cultural heritage preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Soil Health and Agricultural Sustainability

edited by

Shibao Chen

,

Qing Huang

and

Xuedong Wang

submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1282 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil health; soil contamination; agricultural sustainability; sustainable land management; soil restoration; nutrient cycling; climate-resilient agriculture; ecosystem services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soil Conservation and Sustainability)

Advanced Renewable Energy and Power Generation Technologies: Progress and Techno-Economic Analysis

edited by

Akshay Kumar Saha

submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrical power generation; renewable energy resources; technology; clean and green energy; grid integration; artificial intelligence; machine learning; optimization; sustainability; policy; socio-technical perspectives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Agricultural Sustainability and Economic Viability: The Role of Technology

edited by Godswill Makombe, Ajuruchukwu Obi,

Anne Gongwe

, Ngonidzashe Chiranga and

Binganidzo Muchara

submission deadline 17 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2029 | Submission Open

Keywords: economic viability; agricultural sustainability; communities of practice; institutional economics; resource economics; technology; precision farming; blockchain and digital cooperatives; justice; equity; climate change

Waste-to-Energy Technologies for Sustainable Resource Utilization

edited by

Gbekeloluwa B. Oguntimein

and

Oludayo Samuel Alamu

submission deadline 17 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste-to-energy; environmental and risk assessment; water and wastewater systems; digital twin and AI; life cycle assessment; technoeconomic analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)

Integrated Bioenergy Systems: Process Optimization and Sustainable Fuel Production

edited by

Omar Aboelazayem

and

Mardin Abdalqadir

submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Carbon Biogeochemistry and Sustainability

edited by Pei Lei, Zhineng Hao,

Dong Ren

and Deliang Yin

submission deadline 19 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 635 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon biogeochemistry; organic matter; carbon-based materials; greenhouse gases; carbon neutrality; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Air, Climate Change and Sustainability)

Novel Techniques for Water Resources in a Changing Climate: Hydrological Strategies for a Sustainable Future

edited by Hossein Hamidifar, Ghufran Ahmed Pasha and

Charalampos Skoulikaris

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8865 | Submission Open

Keywords: water resources management; climate change; hydrological modeling; sustainability; machine learning; flood and drought risk; sediment transport; water quality; socio-economic impacts; resilience strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Assessing Progress Towards Sustainability at the Macro Scale: Indicators, Policies and Challenges

edited by

Stanislav Shmelev

and Irina A. Shmeleva

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4632 | Submission Open

Keywords: progress; sustainability; performance; policy; assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Bridges of the Future: Sustainable Infrastructure and Structural Stability

edited by

Izabela Joanna Drygała

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2007 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable bridge design; structural stability; bridge engineering; life-cycle assessment; climate-resilient infrastructure; smart monitoring systems; seismic performance; innovative construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Groundwater Resources and Sustainable Water Management

edited by Libera Esposito

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban water management; urban river basin; climate change; water resources; water quality; water quantity; urban hydrogeology; hydrogeological modelling; water pollution; subsidence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Additive Manufacturing for Circular Economy: Sustainable Materials and Energy-Efficient Processes

edited by Nikolaos Kladovasilakis,

Konstantinos Tsongas

and

Eleftheria Maria Pechlivani

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; circular economy; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment; bio-based materials; energy efficient processes; recycled feedstocks; digital manufacturing

SDG 6: Challenges and Solutions for Drinking Water Quality

edited by Monika Zdeb and

Andżelika Domoń

submission deadline 21 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open

Keywords: distribution systems; drinking water; water quality; water stability; heavy metals; secondary contamination; drinking water purification; monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)

Intelligent Control, Optimization and Management of Sustainable Battery Energy Storage System

edited by

Bin Duan

, Rui Zhu and

Qi Zhang

submission deadline 22 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1613 | Submission Open

Keywords: battery energy storage system; fault diagnosis; battery state estimation; advanced machine learning; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Wind Turbine Decommissioning: Dismantling, Demolition, Recycling, Reuse and Repurposing (2nd Edition)

edited by

Paul Leahy

and

Lawrence C. Bank

submission deadline 24 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 663 | Submission Open

Keywords: wind turbine; decommissioning; dismantling; demolition; recycling; reuse and repurposing; life cycle assessment (LCA); life cycle costing (LCC); techno economic analysis (TEA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)

Innovations in Sustainable Construction: Intelligent Facility Management and Energy-Efficient Building Systems

edited by

Piotr Wos

submission deadline 24 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; smart buildings; energy efficiency; building automation; internet of things (iot); artificial intelligence; digital twins; building information modeling (bim); life-cycle assessment (lca); predictive maintenance

Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainability

edited by David Denkenberger,

Joshua M. Pearce

and Baxter Kamana-Williams

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8245 | Submission Open

Keywords: disaster prevention; disaster resilience; sustainability; energy security; global catastrophic risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)

Heavy-Metal Soil Contamination: Sources, Opportunities, and Sustainable Solutions

edited by

Pedro Tume

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7706 | Submission Open

Keywords: potentially toxic elements; polluted area; health risk assessment; soil and groundwater contamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Green Supply Chain and Sustainable Economic Development—2nd Edition

edited by Jiang Wu and

Peiwen Zhang

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3255 | Submission Open

Keywords: green supply chain; sustainable economic development; comprehensive evaluation; green logistics; supply chain finance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Sustainable Management and Tourism Development

edited by

Agustín Álvarez-Herranz

and Cristina Gallego Gómez

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2938 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable tourism; tourism management; environmental impact; ecotourism; governance; cultural heritage; smart tourism; circular economy; community development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Energy Markets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Challenges and Prospects

edited by

Magdalena Ziolo

,

Isabel Novo-Corti

and

Diana-Mihaela Țîrcă

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 576 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy markets; energy strategy; energy sources; renewable energy; CO2 emissions; greenhouse gases reduction; green innovation; green credit; green bonds; green transition; green economy; circular economy; green financial markets; energy sectors; electric cars; solar energy; wind energy; biogas; sustainable development goals; energy saving solutions

Circular and Regenerative Business Models: Innovation, Capabilities, and Market Ecosystems

edited by Luis Manuel Cerdá Suárez and

Rafael Robina-Ramírez

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable marketing; ecosystem design; market shaping; dynamic capabilities; circular economy; regenerative business models; ESG data governance; market ecosystems; platform and ecosystem governance; sustainable innovation management

Sustainable Catalysts and Environmental Technologies for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Pellegrino La Manna

and Quaratesi Ilaria

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater; catalysis; sustainability; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)

Innovative Materials, Nature-Based Solutions and Energy-Efficient Solutions in Sustainable Buildings and Cities

edited by

Paola Lassandro

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10070 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composites; recycled materials; phase-change materials; low-carbon concrete; nanomaterials; eco-materials; green infrastructure; nature-based solutions; energy efficiency; climate change adaptations; urban sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Sustainable Pathways for Vernacular and Heritage-Built Environments

edited by Fernando Vegas López-Manzanares,

Camilla Mileto

,

Alicia Hueto-Escobar

and

David Eduardo Morocho Jaramillo

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1370 | Submission Open

Keywords: built heritage; bioclimatic strategies; environmental performance; traditional materials; urban and rural contexts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Sustainable Water Management Under Climate Change: Advances in Modeling and Decision-Support

edited by

Carina Almeida

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open

Keywords: water management; climate change; hydrological modeling; decision-support systems; sustainability; resilience and uncertainty analysis; nature-based solutions; extreme events

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Sustainable Monitoring Systems for Building and Industrial Sectors: Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality, and Thermal Comfort

edited by Jorge Loy-Benitez and Shahzeb Tariq

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable monitoring systems; energy efficiency; indoor air quality; thermal comfort; smart sensing; building and industrial sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Sustainable Organizational Management in the Hospitality Industry: Green Climate, Leadership, Employee Engagement and Well-Being

edited by

Hye Hyun Yoon

and

Hyo Sun Jung

submission deadline 27 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1554 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable hospitality management; organizational green climate; sustainable leadership; employee engagement; well-being; corporate social responsibility; pro-environmental behavior; resilience; human sustainability; hospitality innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Sustainable Environmental Solutions Based on Advanced Geospatial Technologies

edited by

Shuo Zheng

,

Xiaoshuang Ma

and

Yang Bai

submission deadline 27 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 820 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; GIS; deep leaning; natural resources; natural hazards; environmental pollution; carbon cycle; multiple sphere coupling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)

Smart and Responsible Tourism: Innovations for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Mateusz Naramski

,

Mateusz Trzeciak

and

Kinga Stecuła

submission deadline 28 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4643 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart tourism; sustainable tourism; responsible tourism; IoT in tourism; VR in tourism; IT in tourism; AI in tourism; digital tools; tourism innovations; eco-friendly travel

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Sustainable Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation

edited by

Khanh Quoc Nguyen

and

Gioele Capillo

submission deadline 28 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1230 | Submission Open

Keywords: fisheries; conservation; marine protected areas; management; abandoned; lost; or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG); biodiversity; stock assessment; pollution; degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)

Research on Digital Teaching and Learning in Education for Sustainability

edited by

Raquel Barragán Sánchez

,

Rocío Piñero-Virué

and

Victoria Fernández-Scagliusi

submission deadline 28 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable education; educational innovation; accessibility and equity; eco-responsible use of digital technologies; personalized and adaptive learning; emerging educational technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

AI and Technology Disruptions: Impacts on Transportation, Road Safety and Urban Form

edited by Krsto Lipovac and Alan Ross

submission deadline 29 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3489 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; transportation; autonomous vehicles; electric vehicles; AI; urban farming; 15-minute cities; smart cities; green walls; liveable cities; road safety; traffic management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

AI-Driven Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business Innovation

edited by

Radosław Wolniak

,

Judyta Kabus

and Anna Brzozowska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 17 articles | Viewed by 60195 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; business management; innovation in business; sustainable business practices; new technologies in business; digital transformation in business; customer experience in business; AI in business; ESG AI in business; entrepreneurship and AI; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Sustainable Higher Education: Innovative Teaching and Learning, and Leadership for Creating Impacts on Local Society and Globally

edited by

Nada Trunk Širca

,

Anca Draghici

and

Karim Moustaghfir

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 50636 | Submission Open

Keywords: higher education; innovative teaching and learning; leadership; third mission of the university; inclusive society; internationalization; artificial intelligence and technology; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Education for Sustainable Development: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Juan Carlos Mosquera Feijoo

,

Marcos García Alberti

and

Fernando Suárez Guerra

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 45662 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational innovation; transversal competences; socially oriented education; sustainability mind-shift; challenge-based learning; service learning; education for sustainable development (ESD); sustainable digitalization; sustainable development goals (SDGs); sustainability university rankings; circular economy; sustainable development indicators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Sustainable Development in the Digital Economy: Impact on Consumer Behavior

edited by

Corina Ioanăș

and

Camelia Delcea

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 25030 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable consumption; responsible consumption; sustainable development; digital economy; digital transformation; circular economy; e-commerce sustainability; sustainable development goals (SDGs); green consumerism; consumer behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Innovative Techniques and Technologies in Crisis Management and Civil Protection

edited by

Jozef Kubás

and

Jozef Ristvej

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18160 | Submission Open

Keywords: crisis management; risk management; civil protection; crisis; disasters; emergency event; climate change adaptation; disaster management cycle; risk assessment; prevention; preparedness; response; recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)

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